7. Only 56% of students with Autism finish high school
(Wagner. M., et al. An Overview of Findings from Wave 2 of the National Transition Study, SRI International, Menlo Park, CA)
8. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder
National Autism Association http://nationalautismassociation.org/resources/autism-fact-sheet/
9. Autism impacts the normal development of the
brain in the areas of social interaction,
communication skills, and cognitive function.
10. Individuals with autism typically have
difficulties in verbal and non-verbal
communication, social interactions, and leisure
or play activities